SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ), a global provider of innovative entertainment products, today announced that it has commenced shipment of its new Tritton ARK 100 Wired Stereo Headset for PS4 and Xbox One to its retail customers.
Announced in June 2016, the ARK 100 headset is the first in Tritton’s new ARK headset series to begin shipping. The ARK series also will include the ARK 300 Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound headset for PS4 and Xbox One and a wired 7.1 surround sound version for PC gaming. The new ARK 100 showcases three key innovations that will be found across the new ARK series of innovative gaming headsets:
- Audionomics – A unique, dynamic mono-curve design that unifies audio fidelity and ergonomics to achieve the ultimate experience in sound and comfort;
- R:Drive – Multiple frequency-specific speakers in each earcup, tuned by a three-mode equalizer, that combine to deliver a powerful, compromise-free immersive sound experience; and,
- Kameleon – Motion-dynamic RGB lighting that allows users to easily customize the illumination and look of the headset.
Offered in two new bold and distinctive color schemes, PS4 and Xbox One gamers can choose the ARK 100 that matches their platform of choice.
“With the launch of the ARK 100, Tritton raises the bar for gaming headset audio quality, durability and comfort by allowing gamers to get straight into the game with a plug and play headset that highlights our three new innovative features and offers new levels of performance,” said Andrew Young, Chief Technology Officer at Mad Catz. “Whether it be the unique comfort resulting from Audionomics, the superior audio performance of R:Drive, or the customizability provided by Kameleon lighting, the ARK 100 is designed to deliver the comfort, audio quality and customization that gamers seek for optimum performance and gameplay enjoyment.”
For additional information on the new ARK 100 Wired Stereo Gaming Headset, including where to purchase the ARK 100, please visit: www.trittonaudio.com/ark.
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming) and Tritton® (audio) brands. Mad Catz products cater to gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other smart devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com.
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